Cougars beat Tech in soccer

UPPER LAKE -- David Becerra-Lopez scored two of his three goals in the first half as Upper Lake built a 4-0 halftime lead en route to beating Technology High School 6-1 in a North Central League II varsity boys' soccer game on Wednesday in Upper Lake.

Juan Rojas also scored twice in the first half for the Cougars.

Becerra-Lopez and Dave Ramos added insurance goals in the second half for the Cougars.

Technology High School's lone goal went to Corey Fernandez.

Standouts on defense for the Cougars were keeper Leonardo Lopez-Saldana and Byron Garcia.

Alberto Lopez-Becerra had two assists for the Cougars, who return to action Friday in Santa Rosa against Roseland Prep. Game time is 4:30 p.m.